Mobility Assistance in Vashon, WA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Vashon, WA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in King County)

218

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Burien)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

About 427 Vashon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 18% in King County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

218 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Vashon that list physical therapy include Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, King and Haven Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Vashon compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Vashon	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,740	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Vashon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Normandy Park, WA	5.4 mi	1,423	13%
Maplewood, WA	5.7 mi	1,401	10%
Des Moines, WA	6.6 mi	5,709	24%
Burien, WA	6.8 mi	8,213	22%
Canterwood, WA	7.3 mi	520	18%
SeaTac, WA	7.7 mi	4,141	22%

Home health agencies serving Vashon (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, King	Tukwila, WA	9.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 525-6800
Haven Home Health Care	Federal Way, WA	9.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(888) 891-0786
Kaiser Permenante Washington Home Health	Seattle, WA	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 326-4530

Emergency hospitals near Vashon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Highline Medical Center	Burien, WA	5.5 mi	4 of 5	(206) 431-5237
St Anthony Hospital	Gig Harbor, WA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	(253) 530-2050

Straight-line miles from the center of Vashon. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Vashon

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $8,895 monthly median income of Vashon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Vashon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Vashon?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $8,895 monthly median income of Vashon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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